Victorian Folio Family Bible with Scott & Henry Commentaries – Securely Bound/Restored, Recorded Family History (c. 1860s–1880s)
Item Overview An impressive Victorian folio edition of The National Comprehensive Family Bible, edited by Rev. John Eadie. This heavy, leather-bound volume features extensive verse-by-verse commentaries condensed from theologians Thomas Scott and Matthew Henry, complemented by decorative illustrations, biblical maps, and filled family register entries.
Item Specifications
Details Title The National Comprehensive Family Bible Editor / Commentators Rev. John Eadie; Commentaries by Thomas Scott & Matthew Henry Period Mid-to-Late 19th Century (c. 1850–1880)BindingFull leather binding, restored spine, raised bands, gilt decoration Special Content Handwritten family register, full-page plate engravings, historical maps Format Heavy Victorian Folio (~5–6 kg) 13" x 10" x 3"
Key Description & Features
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Theological Commentary: Features parallel text columns and marginal reference notes combining Matthew Henry's devotional insights with Thomas Scott's critical commentary.
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Genealogical History: Includes handwritten births, marriages, and deaths recorded in the illuminated Family Register section including photograph, letter and dried flower
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Illustrations & Maps: Complete with full-page steel-engraved plates, chromolithographs with tissue guards, and reference maps of the Holy Land.
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Secured Binding: Structurally sound and heavy leather boards, allowing safe handling and reading while preserving its period aesthetic.
Condition Notes
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Exterior: Fully stabilised leather binding. Expect typical age wear, introductary page (edges) paper loss, corner scuffing, and rubbing consistent with a 19th-century volume.
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Interior: Complete text block with bright gilt block edges. Minor scattered foxing/toning to plate margins, but pages and plates remain clean and securely bound.
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